So my stock speaker blew today while riding. Got to go to the dealership tomorrow to see if my warranty expired. If so, don’t have the cash to do a full audio upgrade, so will have to do it in steps.

Used search and can’t believe the prices in some of these systems. Not interested in a system that will wake up the entire town, just want to listen to Led Zep while riding on the highway with my full face on.

What is a good < $300 set of speakers that I can add an amp later in time. I want to spend less than <$1000 altogether installed.

 

Check these guys out … they have great reviews. The have great systems … and speakers. They've also created a harness to retrofit the HD GTS to Rushmore model years 14 through 18.

https://soundzbaggeraudio.com/

 

Yeah I checked them out. cheapest speakers were $300 and the 2 channel Amp was $450 alone. Then the tuner was $500 as well. Man that is a lot of coin ($1250) even if I do the install myself. People are all over the place in the audio systems section.

I’ve checked J&M (over $1K), Rockford Fosgate ($900 for speaker, amp & bracket kit), Biketronics... man what happened to the good old days when Hogtune speakers were good enough (had them on my 07 SG).

 

I went with Infinity Kappas, I started with 2 Kappa 62.11i in the fairing & later added Kappa 62IX in my lowers, the 62.11i have been discontinued & replaced by the 62IX. They are a bolt-in replacement & have about the same volume as stock, but are clearer sounding than stock, I later found a J&M 360W 4 channel amp @ discount for about $450. The 62IX should work fine just as a replacement until you decide what amp you want, they're on Amazon & Ebay for $109.95. Go to the audio section & you'll find more info, you just have to search a little to find your price range as a lot of guys there spend big $$, there are amps better & cheaper than J&M, but I wanted plug & play, I'm happy with my system for around $650, oh I also spent $50 for some Hog Tunes speaker covers to replace the cheapazz looking HD covers.

 

If you go to the tech & mechanical forum there is a sub-forum for audio systems. There are members on there that know a bunch about audio and what works and what doesn't. I put a set of Polks in my 15 RGS. Had to trim them a bit to make them fit, but the sound is great. I am driving them with an amp. Those speakers were about $125 on Ebay. I think you can get a sufficient amp for around $150. It would get you by until you could afford something better. The speakers were Polk Audio MM652 6.5" 2-Way Car Stereo Marine Boat ATV Motorcycle Speakers Pair. Here is a link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-...item2a9985035a

I just got to thinking about it, I probably have the stock speakers that came out of my '17 RGS around someplace. You can have them if I can find them, just pay the shipping. It will be less than $20.

 

Thanks Stonecold for the generous offer. I went to the dealership today and my warranty is going to expire in the first week of July so I’m covered. The dealer submitted a claim and should get a call to pick up the new speaker later this week. Now I got some time to do a lot of research for my upcoming winter project. Thanks.

 

Go to the audio section here, lots of great advise

 

I would still be looking at the Polks if you want to upgrade in the future. I think they are as good or better than Biketronics. I have used Biketronics a lot because they are plug and play, so I have a reference. Get on the audio forum, you'll get great info there on what works and what doesn't.

 

Man, get you some infinity kappas. They're great speakers for around 100 a pair. I have them in my bike with a soundstream amp and am more than pleased! None of them will sound much better until you put more power to them though. The SS amp I bought was 120 bucks I think. $ channel so if you want to add another pair of speakers later, you;re covered.

Installation, if you pay for it, then flashing your radio for the amp all in I think you should get out for around 400 to 500 counting the parts.